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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DLW_edward-j-fansler-pathways_Rochester-IN.html
The Edward J. Fansler Pathways, originally named the Rochester Pathways, were conceived in 1993 by Mayor Edward J. Fansler. The first of three phases stretches from E. 8th Street through the Fulton County Airport grounds. The Pathways was complete…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DJY_joaquin-miller_Rochester-IN.html
Cincinnatus Heiner "Joaquin" Miller, who gained fame in Oregon as America's "Poet of the Sierras", lived from 1848-52 in Newcastle township of Fulton County. His family's home and the rude schoolhouse where he attended classes taught by his father…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTXY_talma_Rochester-IN.html
The only town in the United States named Talma. Founded by Asa Coplen as "Bloomingsburg." Post Office established on June 13, 1851. Town Plat not recorded until January 7, 1862. Addition to Bloomingsburg recorded Mar. 1, 1880. Name changed to "Tal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP71_the-underground-railroad_Rochester-IN.html
In memory of Fulton County Citizens who harbored fugitive slaves on their way to freedom in Canada. In Indiana, the underground railroad began along the Ohio River in 1850. After the Fugitive Slave Law was passed requiring citizens to help capture…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNYK_fulton-county-courthouses_Rochester-IN.html
Since its organization in 1836 Fulton County has erected three Courthouses to be the seat of its government. The first was built in 1837 directly west of the present Courthouse. It was wooden, 24x20 feet in size and cost $750. The Second, constr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNS6_honor-roll-fulton-county-indiana_Rochester-IN.html
(( Middle Panel - Upper Section )) In honored memory of the Fulton County men whose lives were lost in the Service of their Country at time of war. Our debt to them is boundless. Our gratitude undying.
(( First Left Panel ))* * * * Preserving F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQG_potawatomi-trail-of-death_Rochester-IN.html
On September 5, 1838, nearly 850 Potawatomi Indians marched single file through Rochester on the forced removal from Indiana to Western Territory (Kansas). Three chiefs were transported in a jail wagon: Menominee, Black Wolf, and Pepinewa. There …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQF_father-petit-and-the-potawatomi-trail-of-death_Rochester-IN.html
Rev. Benjamin Marie Petit, of the City of Rennes, France, arrived as the Catholic missionary to the Potawatomi Indians in northern Indiana in November 1837. By June 1838, he had learned much of their difficult language and their culture, and had i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQC_revolutionary-war-memorial_Rochester-IN.html
17[Daughters of American Revolution Logo] 76In memory of theRevolutionary War Soldiersburied in Fulton CountyJohn Johnson · Samuel Lane
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQ7_w-w-i-war-memorial_Rochester-IN.html
In Memoryof the Fulton County sonswho gave their livesin the World Warthat America might live —————————Clarence Oren Benge · John W. Black · Earnest V. Burns · Claud Everet…